Above: Our 3 year old Birthday girl being surprised by mom with a special homemade chocolate cake. Happy Birthday Elianna!



Elianna celebrated her birthday at a indoor park in Budapest. Above: Elianna helping Ben load up the air cannon with balls to shoot the pirates.



Above: Look ma, no hands! Kira enjoying watching Ben and Elianna play.



Above: Elianna is now old enough to attend pre-school and started on Wednesday. Edina, who is one of Elianna's teachers (pictured above) has attended our english classes and Bible studies in the past. Please pray that she would be continually drawn to Jesus and find new life in Him.

On Wednesday night, we met for worship practice. It was evident that there has been a change in Marcsi's heart. Dezső shared the DVD of his baptism with many of his family members, and said, "everyone was moved". Dezső said that in the past, while at home, he always sensed a barrier while praying. He told us that after his baptism, this barrier was lifted. For the first time, he truly senses Christ's presence while praying and sometimes loses the time while in prayer.

On Thursdays, Miki and I hold separate studies. I meet with the teens, while Miki and Erika continue to lead a Bible study with those we have met over the years through our English program and other contacts. I was proud of Gabi and Zoli who were able to recite the verse we committed to memorize last week.

"My Father is working until now, and I too am working. I tell you the solemn truth, the Son can do nothing on his own initiative, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise.  For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he does, and will show him greater deeds than these, so that you will be amazed." (John 5:17, 19-20)

While we were going over our 'homework' Zoli, told me that his mother helped him with one of the questions. Zoli's mother Ildiko attends Miki's small group. Ildiko brought great news on thursday night-she has put her faith in Jesus Christ! We have seen a steady softening of Ildiko's heart as she has attended Miki's small group. It is ironic that she was not saved in the group, but God sent someone to her at work last week who shared the gospel (someone who has no connection to our church). Praise God for his love for Ildiko and His masterplan to save her. Please pray for Ildiko who comes from a cultic background. Pray that she may gain a full understanding of God's love in Jesus Christ, and that she may come to know what it means to live as a member of His body.



Above: Today (Friday), we met with the teens to play soccer. We had a great time, and I realized something. My body is deteriorating :) That's right, I'm getting old. While aggressively attempting to intercept a pass, I extended my leg in such a way that my calve muscle cramped. Umm, this has never happened to me in my 'younger years'. As I writhed in pain, on my back all of the teens gathered around. Sensing that this looked like I was in labor I blurted out, "is it a boy or a girl??!"



Above L: Check out Miki's sweat! Because of his great love, it comes in the form of a heart on his chest :) Above R: My precious Kira.

Tomorrow, some of our team is heading out to Gyöngyös where another church planter has organized a time of focused prayer.